Privacy Policy

Effective date: January 2026

Connected Women respects your right to privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

1. Who We Are

Personal Information Controller: Mettamatch Inc. (dba Connected Women) 7th Floor, 8 Rockwell, Rockwell Drive Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

We are registered with the National Privacy Commission as a Data Processing System and Data Protection Officer (DPO/DPS).

2. What Personal Data We Collect

Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect:

• Identification and contact details (name, email address, phone number);

• Professional, employment, or business information (skills, experience, role, portfolio links, business name);

• Application, onboarding, or project-related information submitted through forms or platforms;

• Limited project data required for workforce matching, quality review, training, or validation activities (where applicable);

• Website and platform usage data (IP address, browser type, cookies, analytics data);

• Communications you send to us (emails, messages, feedback).

We only collect personal data that is necessary, relevant, and proportionate to legitimate purposes.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following lawful purposes:

• To operate, administer, and improve our community, programs, and services;

• To evaluate applications, match participants with opportunities, projects, or partners;

• To manage workforce programs, project-based engagements, and related quality, training, or compliance processes;

• To communicate regarding events, opportunities, updates, and services you opted to receive;

• To respond to inquiries, requests, and support concerns;

• To comply with legal, contractual, and regulatory obligations.

We do not sell personal data and do not process data beyond what is necessary for the stated purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following:

• Your consent;

• Performance of a contract or requested service;

• Compliance with legal obligations;

• Legitimate interests that do not override your rights and freedoms.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share personal data only when necessary and on a need‑to‑know basis, such as with:

• Clients, partners, or project sponsors strictly for program delivery, workforce matching, or agreed project purposes;

• Service providers who support our operations (e.g., hosting, communications, analytics), under appropriate data processing or data‑sharing agreements;

• Government authorities when required by law or lawful order.

All recipients are required to protect personal data in accordance with the Data Privacy Act and applicable agreements.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or as required by law. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable organizational, physical, and technical security measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.

8. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under Philippine law, you have the right to:

• Be informed;

• Access your personal data;

• Object to processing;

• Request correction or erasure;

• Withdraw consent;

• Data portability (where applicable);

• File a complaint with the National Privacy Commission.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and analytics. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

10. Contact and Data Privacy Concerns

For questions, requests, or concerns about privacy, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: dataprivacy @connectedwomen.com

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law or operations. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

NPC Registration: PIC-014-374-2025 

“Datos ng Pilipino, Protektado Ko.”